While it is possible to use CSS to style SELECT elements, browser support and appearance will vary greatly depending on platform and browser.  In our search for a solid, customizable replacement for these finicky controls, we turned up only a handful of possible options that we ultimately weren’t thrilled with for one reason or another. Thus, today we’re introducing a new jQuery plugin that replaces standard SELECT elements so you can customize them entirely using CSS.  We even threw in some extra features for added usability.

The plugin works by piggy-backing your existing SELECT controls.  Since the original controls aren’t destroyed (they’re hidden), you can easily integrate this plugin into just about any existing form. The plugin degrades gracefully, as users without JavaScript will see the default SELECT controls.